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  • Public Health
  • Criminology
  • Healthcare Policy

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  • The law of 18 January 1994 transferred healthcare for detainees from prison administration to public health establishments.
  • This legislative change established health units within prisons staffed by health professionals.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the impact of the 1994 law on detainee healthcare.
  • To highlight the role of health professionals in promoting preventive and health promotion actions for detainees.
  • To examine how improved healthcare contributes to the reintegration of detainees into the community.

Summary:

  • Following the 1994 law, healthcare for detainees is managed by public health establishments, not the prison administration.
  • Health professionals in prisons now focus on preventive care and health promotion.
  • This approach aims to re-establish detainees as individuals and support their community reintegration.

Impact:

  • Detainees now receive care from qualified health professionals, improving their overall health outcomes.
  • The focus on preventive health and reintegration supports a more effective transition back into society.
  • This model enhances the human rights and dignity of individuals within the justice system.